officiant

noun

of·​fi·​ci·​ant ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 

: someone (such as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite

Examples of officiant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the '80s-style gown was discovered at the house of Rachel's father, who was also Shelby and Jake's wedding officiant, one of Shelby's brother-in-laws dropped it off to her. —Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025

When the pandemic shut down wedding venues and public facilities in 2020, Nguyen arranged to use ticket booths at the Honda Center where masked lovers could tie the knot with officiants safely behind glass. —Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025

There will already be dead bodies of some of the Vaulters scattered around, including their poor wedding officiant, who got impaled on the wall. —Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025

The photo carousel shows the bride and groom holding hands as an officiant oversaw their outdoor ceremony, sealing their union with a kiss, dancing and posing with loved ones. —Erin Clack, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin officiant-, officians, present participle of officiāre "to perform a function, perform priestly duties" — more at officiate

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

officiant

noun

of·​fi·​ci·​ant ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 

: one who performs the official duties at a ceremony (as a wedding)